Chapter 3

Ciel was sitting on his bed, not nervous that he eventually has to sleep with Eldric. "Have to be like my father, have to do what my father did" He sighed whilst saying that to himself. 'Someone slept with me before roughly, I am not weak, I can do that!' The Earl tried to cheer himself up. 'I talked to Eldric yesterday over the phone. His voice was aroused already. So I know what I have to do. I found a diary of my father and read his name more often than I wanted. Eldric gives profit for the company, so it is in my duty to repay him how he wants. I will give him my body for a night, he will be satisfied and everything will be all right' Ciel walked to the mirror once again. He could see tears in his eyes. It's like he will be raped all over again. It will never stop, because he has to do like Vincent once did. He was disgusted with the boy in the mirror. He lost his temper and smashed the mirror with his bare fist. Blood was dropping to the ground. The young Earl felt alive at the sharp pain. He walked inside his bathroom and let water run over his hand. He felt better, that was until the door burst open "Bocchan!" "Young Lord" Sebastian and his four servants Meyrin, Tanaka, Finny and Bardroy stormed inside his bathroom, seeing the blood and the chilled expression of their master. Sebastian almost couldn't stand the smell... so delicious. But he was a butler in the mansion. No room for such thoughts left.

Tanaka was in his normal form in a split second. "Young Master. As you know, I served your father for a long time. Would you like to talk to me in private?" He asked politely. Ciel nodded his head and sent everyone away, including Sebastian.

"What is it Tanaka?" Ciel felt that it was rather Tanaka who wanted to say something.

"My young Lord, you don't have to be like your father" he admitted with a sad sigh. "What do you know?" Like a child, Ciel responded. "But Master, I know everything. I served your father for so long, I watched you grow up. I was your fathers' shield you know. I know that Eldric visits you today for the first time and I wanted you to know, that you don't have to do what Vincent did." He paused to see Ciels reaction. He just sat down and over thought Tanaka's words. "How do you know that he's coming today?" The Earl had to know, what caused a slight chuckle from the older man. "Well, you and Vincent are much alike young Lord. I had a misgiving. Your father lost always his senses when he knew that Eldric came around. And he was just like you Earl, always cooled down with power over everything and everyone. But there is one thing that Eldric possesses what is important for your company. But is it worth it young Lord? I promised your father to look after you, but that was a duty I could not fulfil as it seems. I think that you have gone through much worse, but I don't know what it was and sometimes, my mind is so weak that I don't want to know. You are still a child young Lord. Live it through while you can. Don't be like your father. He risked his life and that of your mother and yourself. He was a great and kind man, but selfish and with no control over himself all the time. He also had to listen to the queen, watch his company, willingly doing everything for the name, the standards. Please Ciel, find your own way before it's too late" Ciel heard his name last time from his father. To hear it now brought silent tears to his eyes. "I wish I could Tanaka, I really wish I could. But it's all too late. I am the last Phantomhive and I have to carry out my duties and let no shame fall upon the name. That is... everything I have left from my family." The Earl looked to the ground. Tanaka stood still, not believing such an honest and deep answer. He walked over to Ciel and hugged him tightly. "Take care my Lord." he said and let go of the boy. "Tanaka!" He shouted before he could leave the room. Turning around once more he waited of what the boy had to say. And it almost let his eyes widen in surprise as he heard "Thank you. I really appreciate it." His smile, so soft and innocent. The loyal servant bowed and left the room. He walked right into Sebastian. "Is everything all right?" Sebastian's eyebrows furrowed in concern. "Mister Sebastian. I would prefer you ask the young Lord himself. It was a private talk for a reason" Tanaka walked away, not saying any more.

Sebastian felt empty. Why wasn't Bocchan talk to him? 'Bocchan... I can still smell his blood. Didn't he take care of his hand?' The butler knocked on his doors. "Enter" As cold as ever was the answer. "Bocchan... We should treat that wound. I have bought bandages." Ciel shook his head "No need Sebastian. It doesn't bleed any more. But you could clean the room. Perhaps replace a new mirror or something."

"But your wound can get infected. Let me first take a look at your hand and then I'll clean up" 'Sebastian's really concerned. Then I'll let him look. Can't hurt.' Ciel nodded and presented his hand to his butler. He took the hand gently and rose his eyebrows. "Did you smash your mirror on purpose?" "How are the preparations going on Sebastian?" The Earl avoided his question. "Good. Almost done. So about the mirror-" He was cut off. "No need to bring a new one today. You can do that some other time." He said coldly. Sebastian got to his knees to look in Ciels eyes. There the butler saw... nothing. Hollow. He cupped the boy to his feet with him. "Bocchan?" He asked louder than usual. "What is it Sebastian? Why did you move me?" he asked whilst pushing the butler away from him. "You seemed distracted my Lord. Did Tanaka say something inept to you?" Sebastian felt the Earls hand on his face in a sharp strike. "Do not speak so lowly of Tanaka. Watch our tongue and prepare everything for my special guest!" The Lord yelled, not knowing why he was angry with Sebastian. "Young Lord, what is going on lately?" "What?" Ciel calmed down and fell on his bed in a sitting position. "Nothing Sebastian. I..." "What is it Bocchan?" Sebastian thought he would be get yelled again, but all he heard were smooth words. "I'm sorry Sebastian. I don't know what is going on and I let it out on you." "My Lord... You... You don't need-" "Yes I do." Sebastian couldn't believe what was happening, but his master bowed his head and said "Sebastian, I am deeply sorry" Then it happened. The demon couldn't hold back his blush. He held the head of Ciel in his gloved hands and put it back in his normal position. Then he knelt before him "Yes, My Lord" His husky voice and his action made the boy shiver inside. 'I love you' thought the boy 'Now would be a perfect time to say it' "Sebastian I" but he bit on his tongue. "Please do the cores. My guest will arrive at 6 o'clock. Until then everything has to be perfect." The Earl looked to the side, not able to hold the look between their eyes. His butler stepped out of the room with a last bow and prepared everything, just as his master asked of him. Everything was clean, the dinner was half ready, the table was placed in the wonderful rose garden and was set for Eldric and Ciel. Candles were burning and the breeze of the early evening had a sent of autumn. Everything was perfect. Except Sebastian. He was boiling. He had to make everything so wonderful for someone probably disgusting. Just the thought of it brought Sebastian almost to vomit. But he had to be perfect. So he was.

Eldric was seen in front of the mansion with a suitcase in his left hand. He wore black shoes with a deep brown suit, an elegant tie, stubbles were on his face and he primped his brown hair. Green eyes were studying the mansion in awe.

Sebastian welcomed the guest "Good evening Mister Eldric. Thank you for visiting the Earl Phantomhive" He smiled devilish. The butler wrinkled his nose at the scent of a strong after shave. "Good evening. Thank you for your hospitality." The man had to be around forty, his voice was deep and commanding. 'He can't wait to lay hands on Bocchan, I can smell it. What a disgusting human creature' Sebastian smiled at the men and led him inside the mansion. "I thought this house burned down. But every detail still remains" Eldric wanted to say that to himself, but Ciel could hear that from the stairs. "Eldric, as sharp as ever. I knew you would recognize" Ciel smiled so wonderful to Eldric, that the guest blushed immediately. 'Filthy rat!' Sebastian's expression was getting out of control. His facade crumbled slowly.

"Ciel! It is so nice to see you. Come to me" He spread his arms to greet the boy. Ciel stepped down the stairs and half jumped into his arms. "It's been too long" the man hugged him tightly, whilst running his hands down Ciels back intimately. The boy giggled in his arms. Sebastian could sense his discomfort through the act and his inner demon was almost ready to appear. He felt Tanaka's hand on his shoulder. Sebastian turned and saw the old man's sad face. "Good evening Eldric. It's been a long time." Tanaka bowed in the direction. Eldric let go of the boy to greet the old butler properly "Tanaka. Good to see you. How have you been?" "Everything has been perfect, thanks for your concern. What about you?" He smiled. 'Just who is this? I made researches everywhere but couldn't find anything out about that man. I ask Tanaka in a while' The tension was even for Sebastian almost unbearable. "Same old Tanaka" Ciel threw an alarmed gaze to Tanaka and spoke to Eldric, so his butler can escape this situation. "Eldric, are you hungry? We have prepared dinner" The boy smiled wide and had his attention immediately. "Gladly my dear. I am rather hungry" He looked down on the boy with other hungry eyes. "That's good. Tonight's dinner is a Lancashire Hotpot and as dessert we have a Banoffee Pie." The Earl informed proudly. "That sounds" he paused, licking his lips and moved close to Ciels face. He could feel the man's breath on his ear as he continued "delicious" the whisper was only for Ciels ears, not even Sebastian could hear him, but noticed the blush on Bocchans face as well as small silent tears in the corner of his eyes. His heart almost burst out of his chest at this forbidden closeness. Images of the cruel night flashed in his mind, what caused him to gasp. Eldric interpreted it in another way and leaned closer to Ciel, with his whole body. "Or we skip dinner for now and go upstairs. You have grown so much since last time" He kept on whispering, touching the sides of Ciels body slowly. The boy couldn't push him away, his mind was like stone but his body reacted on it's own accord. He giggled like a girl and a husky "thank you" slipped through his lips. The old man licked his earlobe, biting gently on it. That was the moment Ciels mind was back in reality. "Eldric, let us eat for now" He freed himself out of the grasp and winked. The mysterious guest was already visible aroused. Sebastian had a hard time not to kill him. He wanted to puke right there and now. But he wasn't allowed, he had to watch and wait for Ciels orders. But none came. The butler was sure he sensed discomfort in Ciel, but why didn't he do anything? That was when he heard Eldric talk once again. He wanted to whisper but forgot because of a certain problem in his private regions. "Like father, like son, huh? You know, Vincent was also playfully and acted like he was aloof. But in the end, he moaned under my touch" He smirked, just like Ciel who replied "I take that as a challenge Eldric" Sebastian left the room. 'What is wrong with that disgusting man' It happened, his aura was black and his demon almost stood beside him.